astute

Etymology

Latin astūtus, from astus (“craft”).

adj

  1. Quickly and critically discerning.
  2. Shrewd or crafty.
    astute analysis
    astute observation
    astute remark
    The best headteachers are like submarine captains – cool-headed, astute decision-makers – who trust their colleagues and surroundings to indicate where their ship is headed. 23 September 2014, A teacher, “Choosing a primary school: a teacher's guide for parents”, in The Guardian

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